Choosing In Vitro Fertilization

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In vitro fertilization offers the chance for women who are having a difficult time getting pregnant the chance to have their own baby. When dealing with infertility issues, it can be an emotional draining process. Generally there are several courses of treatment done before opting for in vitro fertilization because of the high cost of the process. Insurance may not pay for the entire cost, which may make it difficult for many women to afford.

Dealing With Infertility

If you have had a difficult time getting pregnant for more than six months, you should consider visiting a fertility specialist to identify why you may have a difficult time getting pregnant. Generally a series of tests will be done on both people in the relationship. This will allow the doctor to determine the best course of treatment. If you are having a difficult time ovulating regularly, the drug Clomid may be administered to help you ovulate. Other treatments may be done as well. Often these are successful and you will not need to do in vitro fertilization.

Completing In Vitro Fertilization

The in vitro fertilization process takes time. First the doctor will harvest your eggs and then he will fertilize in a lab. After the eggs are fertilized he will insert the eggs in the hopes that they will implant. At each stage of the process you will determine how many eggs the doctor will use. Generally they will fertilize more eggs than they will insert, because you can freeze the remaining eggs and use them if you want to become pregnant again. There is an increased chance of multiple births with in vitro fertilization, so you will need to determine how many eggs you will insert, and consider the possibility of aborting one or more fetuses to insure that the majority of them will make it to full term.

Paying for In Vitro Fertilization

The laws surrounding the insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization vary, and so you should check your insurance policy carefully to see if any portion of it may be covered. Once you become pregnant, your maternity insurance will pay for the prenatal care and delivery. You may need to save up money to pay for the in vitro fertilization.